Kiosk Quick Guides Vol.3 Kiosk Software Development

Technical Challenges that Block Your Kiosk Software Development

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There are two key factors in kiosk software development that maximize the return on the organization's kiosk and IT investment.  The first is the development of an attractive and user-friendly kiosk application and user interface. A good kiosk user interface ensures that the kiosks are fully utilized and enhances users/customer experience. The second is a seamless integration of the new kiosk application to the organization's existing systems. 

These are the two most important parts of the software development process and oftentimes the most challenging aspects.  In reality, organizations spend so much of the time and resources on technical issues such as device control or error handling that they have little dedicated to these crucial components of the software development process - software integration and user interface.

“Kiosk Quick Guides Vol.3 - Kiosk Software Development” helps you understand these challenges and explains the solutions.

The summarized topics are:

•    Selection of Kiosk Middleware/Platform Software

•    Kiosk System Architecture (PC-based System vs. Web-based System)
•    User Interface

•    Device Control

•    Error Handling

•    Security

•    Integration with Existing Systems

•    Testing

Again, we will revisit these topics in the future and discuss them in even greater detail.  Also, please note that some of the kiosk software related topics such as monitoring and maintenance capabilities are not included here.  Those topics will be discussed in the next posts in Kiosk Quick Guide Vol.4 and 5.

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Kiosk Quick Guides Vol.2 Kiosk Hardware Development

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How to select and integrate kiosk hardware?

Choosing the right kiosk hardware for a kiosk system is one of the key components to any successful kiosk project.  In this edition of the Kiosk Quick Guide, PFU Systems provides the essential steps to kiosk hardware development and integration for all business’ needs.

“Kiosk Quick Guides Vol.2 - Kiosk Hardware Development” summarizes the following topics:

•    Selection of Kiosk Hardware
•    Selection of I/O Devices
•    Kiosk Hardware Integration

This post briefly covers the key considerations, kiosk components, I/Os, integrations, major reasons for device failure and our recommendations for the entire process.  Please remember that this is just a summary and in a few weeks we will revisit these topics and discuss them in greater detail. 

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Kiosk Quick Guides Vol.1 Kiosk Project

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What is a kiosk project like?

As mentioned in the previous post, over the next couple of weeks we will provide "Kiosk Quick Guides" that summarize the topics we are going to cover.  Again, the quick guides will help you get a better understanding of an entire kiosk implementation, and serve as a reminder of what to expect throughout the duration of a project.

 "Kiosk Quick Guides Vol.1 - Kiosk Project" includes the following topics:
•    Kiosk Project Stakeholders
•    Kiosk Project Phases & Schedule
•    Vendor Selection
•    Related Regulations

After posting all the guides from Vol.1 to 5, we will start discussing each topic in detail.
Meanwhile, please write us if you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this blog or kiosk projects in general. We look forward to hearing from you!

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